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Florida State running back Trey Benson (3) fights for extra yardage as Duquesne defenders pursue during Saturday's game in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

Florida State running back Trey Benson (3) fights for extra yardage as Duquesne defenders pursue during Saturday's game in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida St. runs over Duquesne in opener

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 27, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State showed its offensive identity — running the ball at will — and dominated an FCS program. Treshaun Ward, Trey Benson and Lawrance Toafili surpassed 100 rushing yards and Florida State dominated Duquesne 47-7 in a lightning-delayed game on Saturday.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Matt Hankins breaks up a pass against Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Jeff Cotton Jr. (88) during Saturday’s preseason game in Atlanta. (DANNY KARNIK/Associated Press)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Matt Hankins breaks up a pass against Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Jeff Cotton Jr. (88) during Saturday’s preseason game in Atlanta. (DANNY KARNIK/Associated Press)

NFL: Falcons top Jaguars, who finish preseason winless

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 27, 2022
ATLANTA — Desmond Ridder’s first throw didn’t go as planned. He didn’t let it bother him. The unflappable rookie shook off an interception on his very first pass to lead the Atlanta Falcons to their first home preseason win since 2016, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-12 Saturday.
Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot gets set for the snap in a driving rainstorm during Friday’s game against Taylor County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot gets set for the snap in a driving rainstorm during Friday’s game against Taylor County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White's rally comes up short in season-opening loss to Taylor County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, August 27, 2022
FORT WHITE — Kamarion Griffin stared straight down, hunched over, knees bent, around the Taylor County 20-yard line with under a minute to play. The game was pretty much over, with a few kneel downs left to finish off the rain-soaked first chapter of the Indians’ 2022 season.
Indianapolis Colts place kicker Jake Verity kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions on Aug. 20 in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Indianapolis Colts place kicker Jake Verity kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions on Aug. 20 in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars claim Verity off waivers, adding 5th kicker of camp

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, August 26, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have yet another new kicker, their second of the week and fifth since training camp opened a month ago. The Jaguars claimed Jake Verity off waivers from Indianapolis on Friday. He joins James McCourt in the team's competition at kicker.
Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot gets set to take a snap during last Friday’s Preseason Classic against Branford. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot gets set to take a snap during last Friday’s Preseason Classic against Branford. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White ready for ‘tough’ Taylor County in season opener

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 25, 2022
FORT WHITE — Lee Dorsett is well acquainted with Taylor County. And yes, he is talking about the Bulldogs’ physicality, even last year’s season-shortening brawl. The former Suwannee center and linebacker hasn’t forgotten about the battles he went through with the Bulldogs back in his playing days.